#385252 Color Information

Hex color code: #385252

#385252 is a subtle cyan color. In RGB it is (56, 82, 82), and in HSL it is (180°, 19%, 27%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray
HEX
#385252
RGB
56, 82, 82
HSL
180°, 19%, 27%
CMYK
32%, 0%, 0%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #385252;
background-color: #385252;
border-color: #385252;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #385252;
border: 2px solid #385252;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#385252]
text-[#385252]
border-[#385252]
shadow-[0_0_10px_385252]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #385252, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #385252; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #385252; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #385252; background-color: #38525215; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #38525220; border-left: 4px solid #385252; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #385252; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #385252 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

56, 82, 82

Red: 56 / Green: 82 / Blue: 82

HSL

180°, 19%, 27%

Hue: 180° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

32%, 0%, 0%, 68%

Cyan: 32% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 68%

What color is #385252?

#385252 is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #385252 to RGB:

rgb(56, 82, 82)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #385252 to HSL:

hsl(180, 19%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #385252 to CMYK:

cmyk(32%, 0%, 0%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#385252 is a balanced cyan color with RGB values of 56, 82, 82 and HSL of 180°, 19%, 27%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #385252 is #523838, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #385245.

Use #385252 in CSS: color: #385252 or background-color: #385252. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #385252

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.50:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #385252?

#385252 is a balanced cyan color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #385252?

#385252 in RGB is (56, 82, 82) - 56 red, 82 green, and 82 blue.

How to use #385252 in CSS?

Use #385252 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #385252?

#523838 (complementary), #385245 (analogous), and #192424 (lighter shade) work well with #385252.